New data released from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the number of U.S. farms continues to decline slowly. After peaking at 6.8 million farms in 1935, the number of U.S. farms and ranches fell sharply through the early 1970s. Rapidly falling farm numbers in the mid-20th century reflected the growing productivity of agriculture and increased…… MORE
CAL FIRE Hits Peak Staffing for Wildfire This Summer
SACRAMENTO – In preparation for the upcoming wildfire season, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has completed the transition to peak staffing across California and continues to report progress on key fuels reduction and forest health projects. Peak staffing ensures all CAL FIRE stations are open and staffed 24 hours per day; response capabilities…… MORE
Driver Cited, Arrested, Vehicle Impounded After Caught Driving Recklessly In Fresno
(KMJ) — A driver is now out of a vehicle after Fresno Police say he was caught driving recklessly on Father’s Day. The Fresno Police Department says an officer spotted a man cutting people off on the road and driving recklessly around town. Once officers pulled the driver over, they say he was caught behind…… MORE
Cattle Industry Fighting Disclosure Rule
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association filed comments on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s controversial greenhouse gas disclosure rule. The rule would require publicly-traded companies to disclose their direct, energy-electricity consumption, and supply chain emissions, creating a burden on cattle producers who supply beef to publicly-traded processors, restaurants, and retailers. “With cattle producers facing record inflation,…… MORE
State Lawmakers Launch Investigation Into Cause of High Gas Prices
(KMJ) – As Californians continue to pay more than $6 for a gallon of gas and lawmakers in Sacramento remain deadlocked over how to provide relief, the state Assembly announces an investigation into oil companies they say are “abusing a historic situation to suck profits from Californians’ wallets.” Monday, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon announced a…… MORE
California Bill Would Reduce Single-Use Plastic Products 25%
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — An ambitious California proposal aims to reduce plastic production for single-use products like shampoo bottles and food wrappers by 25% starting next decade, part of an effort to rein in pollution from the ubiquitous material. A bill introduced late Thursday aims to bring environmental and business groups together to avoid a…… MORE
Elderly Merced Man Arrested After Assaulting Roommate
(KMJ) — An elderly man was arrested Wednesday night after he struck his roommate in the head. Merced Police says they got a call just after 8 p.m. about a disturbance at a home on West San Clemente Drive. When officers arrived, they learned 65-year-old Richard Gluhm assaulted his roommate with a walking cane during…… MORE
House GOP Bill Targets Biden Ag Policies
House Ag Committee Ranking Member Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania introduced a bill this week that Fox News says would “strike back” at several of the administration’s agricultural policies. It would also strike down a recently-proposed rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission that could potentially harm small farms. Thompson is introducing the bill with more…… MORE
California Lawmaker Scraps Plan For Preteen Vaccine Consent
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Thursday amended a bill that would have let preteens be vaccinated against a range of health conditions without their parents’ consent, instead raising the proposed minimum age to 15, which would still be among the youngest in the U.S. Currently, minors age 12 to 17 in California cannot…… MORE
Valley Football Coach Shot, Killed by His Father
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department announced the arrest of a man they say shot and killed his son Wednesday in Fresno. 31-year-old William “Billy” Wright was shot to death by his own father Wednesday, according to Fresno Police. Detectives arrived at the scene at a home on North Tamera Avenue after the…… MORE
